Snowdon
Snowdonia charity walkers need to respect the mountains, say experts
Charity walkers on Wales’s highest mountains need to be prepared and fit for the challenge, experts warned.
Woman's rescue delayed after helicopter diverted to stuck Snowdon trio
A rescue helicopter called to an exhausted walker on Wales’s highest mountain had to be diverted to pluck three ill-prepared men who had got stuck on dangerous ground after taking a short-cut.
Walkers find body of man near Snowdon scramble route
A man has died after a fall on Wales’s highest mountain. Walkers found the injured man shortly after 11am on Saturday and alerted emergency servi...
Mountain rescuers warn Snowdon visitors to 'be realistic' as winter continues
Experts are warning that Snowdonia’s mountains are still full winter conditions and will stay that way over the Easter holiday.
Plea to Snowdon walkers after mother and son rescued in 70mph winds
A woman and her son suffering from hypothermia were airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after losing their way.
Rescuers' anger as jailed Snowdon 4x4 driver Craig Williams sparks search
Mountain rescuers criticised the man who was today convicted of driving his 4x4 to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, after he sparked another search during his trial.
Red Cross seeks hillwalkers for charity Snowdon trek
A charity is appealing for walkers to join its ascent of Wales’s highest mountain to raise cash for its coffers.
Bonington Olympic torch auction raises £13,500 for Community Action Nepal
A charity auction of the Olympic torch carried by Sir Chris Bonington to the summit of Snowdon has raised £13,500.
Walkers asked to be on lookout for Gerry Coyle, missing on Snowdon
Police are appealing to walkers to be on the lookout for a man who went missing on Wales’s highest mountain.
Stone pillars will guide Snowdon walkers to the right paths
A set of stone pillars will be installed on Wales’s highest mountain to keep walkers on the right track.
Voluntary mountain biking ban comes into force on Snowdon
Mountain bikers and cyclists are being asked to observe a voluntary ban on Wales’s highest mountain from today.
Walker survives 1,300ft Snowdon fall in one of three incidents in same day
A walker was rescued after falling more than 1,300ft from Wales’s highest mountain. The 21-year-old from Leicester was airlifted in a hypothermic...
Snowdon warden says try other walks while winter grips Wales's top peak
A national park warden is urging walkers to forsake the high peaks and discover some of the hills away from the honeypots of Snowdonia.
Pair in jeans and trainers airlifted from Snowdon after getting stuck on ice
A man wearing trainers was one of two who were airlifted from the icy slopes of Wales’s highest mountain after getting stuck.
Mountain experts recommend items for outdoor fans' Santa's list
Mountain experts have come up with a last-minute Christmas shopping list to help outdoor fans stay safe on the hills.
Police seek information after 'selfish' vandalism of Snowdon safety signs
Police have called vandalism to safety signs on Wales’s highest mountain inexcusable and inexplicable.
Bonington's Olympic torch auctioned to raise cash for Nepal charity
The Olympic torch that Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington took to the top of Wales’s highest mountain is being auctioned to raise cash for a charity that helps Nepalese porters and their families.
Woman dies after 330ft fall from Crib y Ddysgl in Snowdonia
A woman has died in a fall from a mountain in Snowdonia. The 26-year-old was fatally injured in the incident on Garnedd Ugain on Wednesday. Poli...